After the huge success of the recent 50th Castlemaine State Festival, there’s more to look forward to — with internationally acclaimed pianist Lucas Debargue set to perform in town this May as part of one of the festival’s upcoming fundraising events.
The performance is part of the ongoing collaboration with Live at Yours.
Debargue will appear at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Saturday May 30 — bringing a touch of the world’s biggest concert halls to the heart of regional Victoria, while also supporting the future of the festival.
The 50th Castlemaine State Festival drew strong crowds and glowing feedback, reinforcing Castlemaine’s reputation as a go-to destination for arts and culture. This upcoming concert continues that momentum, with proceeds helping to support future programming and keep world-class performances coming to the region.
Debargue first caught the world’s attention at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition, where audiences were struck by his originality and depth. His path into music hasn’t been conventional — shaped by interests in literature, painting and jazz — and that comes through in performances that feel fresh, thoughtful and completely unique.
Since then, he’s played at some of the world’s most iconic venues, including the Berlin Philharmonie, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall, and alongside leading orchestras such as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariinsky Orchestra and Orchestre de Paris.
A Sony Classical artist, Debargue’s recordings span composers from Scarlatti and Bach through to Chopin and Ravel, as well as his own compositions. With more than twenty original works to his name, he’s as much a creator as he is a performer.
Trained in Paris under Rena Shereshevskaya, Debargue has carved out a reputation as one of the most intriguing pianists on the international stage — with performances that feel less like recitals and more like an exploration of the music itself.
This Live at Castlemaine x Lucas Debargue performance promises an intimate, memorable night of music in the beautiful surrounds of the Castlemaine Town Hall — and a chance for audiences to support the continued success of the festival.
The concert begins at 7pm. Tickets are expected to sell quickly.
Get yours at https://castlemainefestival.com.au/event/live-at-castlemaine-lucas-debargue/